Pulling Punches
Rising Against Deception: Unveiling the Message in Promises Hollow's 'Pulling Punches'
Lyrics
The powerful shall tell their lies
The influential individuals will propagate falsehoods.
But we all know they're undignified
Despite their status, they lack dignity.
Convincing us that things can't last
Attempting to convince that situations are temporary.
But everything has come to pass
All events have unfolded as time progresses.
As time ticks by reform is but a notion
Reform is presented as an impractical idea over time.
Backed by hollow promises and devotion
Promises and dedication are insincere and empty.
Controlled by the woes of calloused men
Controlled by the troubles caused by indifferent men.
We genuflect to their unrighteous ways
We submit to their unjust practices.
They wave their iron fist over the land
They exert dominance over the land with an iron fist.
The land that they once promised they would save
The land they vowed to protect is now under their control.
The powerless will speak the truth
Those without power will express the genuine truth.
As prophets push bullshit as news
False information is promoted as if it were news by influential figures.
Advocating for those without a voice
Advocating for those who are unheard and marginalized.
We're the fleeting, few and far between without a choice
We, the minority without choices, are scarce and distant.
As time ticks by reform is but a notion
Reform remains elusive as time passes.
Backed by hollow promises and devotion
Promises and dedication continue to lack sincerity.
Controlled by the woes of calloused men
Controlled by the troubles caused by indifferent men.
We genuflect to their unrighteous ways
We submit to their unjust practices.
They wave their iron fist over the land
They exert dominance over the land with an iron fist.
The land that they once promised they would save
The land they vowed to protect is now under their control.
It's time we quit pulling our punches
It's time to stop holding back our efforts.
And fight for our right to make a change
We must actively fight for our right to instigate change.
Controlled by the woes of calloused men
Controlled by the troubles caused by indifferent men.
We genuflect to their unrighteous ways
We submit to their unjust practices.
They wave their iron fist over the land
They exert dominance over the land with an iron fist.
The land that they once promised they would save
The land they vowed to protect is now under their control.
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